Outside the white house. The new details this morning. Chicago crackdown. Overnight the city under curfew, bridges lifted after that mass looting leading to more than 100 arrests. Violent storms wreaking havoc in the midwest leaving more than a million without power. Winds blowing at more than 100 Miles Per Hour, flipping this semi truck on an iowa highway in blinding rain and ripping this roof off a chicago building. And overnight a wildfire shutting down an interstate in ning, the red flag warnings for fire danger in the west. Ginger is tracking it all. Faceoff. 14 popular face coverings put to the test. The new demonstration using lasers to see how effective they are and the one mask researchers found that was actually worse than no mask at all. Game over . One of the top conferences in College Football reportedly on the verge of canceling the entire season. Will other conferences follow if the big ten backs out, ivorin for a chance to take the field. The commissioner of the powerful s. E. C. Joins us live only on gma. And we do say good morning, america. Many are anxious to know whether or not there will be a College Football season this fall. Well talk to the s. E. C. Commissioner about this. It is another busy morning, amy and t. J. , isnt it . It certainly is, robin. Good morning to you. We have a lot of big headlines to get to. Overnight the world surpassing 20 million coronavirus cases, a new report infected in the past four weeks as the battle over opening up schools rages on in this country. Very important that we have a member of the White House Coronavirus task force, health and Human Services secretary alex azar, standing by, joining us live for an exclusive interview this morning, robin. Thats in a bit. But we want to get right to the breaking news in the International Race for a covid19 vaccine. This morning russia making that major announcement approving the first Coronavirus Vaccine in the world. Ian pannell is in london, has the latest for us. Good morning, ian. Reporter yeah, good morning, robin. Thats right, a major declaration from the russians saying theyll start mass vaccination by october. President putin even saying one of his daughters has already been given this vaccine that theyre naming sputnik, a nod to their first in the space race during the cold war. Its too early to declare victory in the hunt for a vaccine right now. Breaking news in the race for a covid19 vaccine. Russia just announcing they approved the first vaccine in the world and will start administering it in days despite heavy criticism it hasnt been properly tested. We expect registration of the first Covid Vaccine in the world and we believe its a great step for humanity forward and its very important for the world to fight covid. Reporter the vaccine said to be based on the same technology that helped them previously create an ebola vaccine and will go to key workers like teachers and medics first. President putin claiming its passed all necessary testing but many scientists inside and outside russia very concerned over what they see as a hasty approach with just a small number of studied volunteers. Russia essentially declaring victory before finishing its final stage 3 trials. I think in the United States we would demand a much bigger trial to be confident the vaccine was safe in the sense that it didnt have an uncommon side effect and effective in the short term. Reporter all this as oxford, moderna and pfizer and others are moving forward with phase 3 trials with at least 30,000 volunteers. U. S. Health experts optimistic. Speaking to abc news, dr. Anthony fauci says hes hopeful that a vaccine will show to be effective in trials and authorized by the fda within months, possibly as soon as the end of the year. I believe theres quite a good chance that we will and that should take probably by the end of this calendar year with vaccine available as we go into 2021. Reporter well, u. S. Operation warp speed is putting billions of dollars behind vaccine makers so the companies can ramp up production and run Clinical Trials at the same time. U. S. Regulators are insistent that there will be no corners cut when it comes to testing, making it safe to take. And for many, t. J. , that is the key difference between what america is doing and what the russians have just announced. Ian, thank you so much. Here in the United States the updated numbers now, more than 5 million cases reported, more than 163,000 deaths but according to a fema memo obtained by abc news new cases and deaths in the lastkav bo decreased in week over week comparisons. And this morning the battle over reopening schools continues to heat up as there have been a reported 90 increase in pediatric cases over the last month. Our Victor Oquendo is in miami beach for us with the very latest. Victor, good morning. Reporter good morning, t. J. Some schools have started reopening for inperson learning here in florida but some School Superintendents are reportedly calling on state leaders to provide Rapid Testing and a statewide plan if students and staff start to test positive and this comes as the world reaches another grim milestone. Overnight the world surpassing a jawdropping milestone, 20 million reported cases of covid diagnosed across the globe. Here in the u. S. , President TrumpStanding Firm on School Reopenings saying its important for the economy and continuing to defend his belief that the virus is not harmful to young children. Its a tiny fraction of death, tiny fraction, and they. Reporter Health Experts say that while the available data so far shows children dont get as sick as adults, more Research Needs to be done. In a newly released report the American Academy of pediatrics found more than 380,000 cases reported in children in the u. S. Since the pandemic began and nearly 180,000 new covid cases reported in children in just the last four weeks. Dr. Anthony fauci telling our david muir photos of packed School Hallways like this one in a Georgia School that went viral last week are worrisome. There should be universal wearing of masks. When i see sights like that, it is disturbing to me. Reporter in hardhit florida where 42,000 children tested positive for the virus, some of the larger districts starting the year online but still required to open classrooms by the end of the month. Fourth grade teacher Michael Mcdaniel showing the challenges of setting up a classroom. I have a very narrow room. Its a little hard to maintain the distance. Reporter floridas governor has pushed to reopen all classrooms by the end of the month but insists parents should have a choice between online and inperson learning. Amy . All right, victor, thank you. For more now with turn to u. S. Secretary of health and Human Services and member of the Coronavirus Task force, alex azar, joining us from taiwan. Secretary, thank you for being with us. Well get to the purpose of your visit in a moment. First, your reaction to russias announcement it has a covid19 vaccine. Well, the point is not to be first with the vaccine. The point is to have a vaccine thats safe and effective for the American People and the people of the world. We need transparent data and its got to be phase 3 data that shows a vaccine is safe and effective and thats what President Trump is leading with the historic Operation Warp Speed Initiative with six vaccines in development, and we believe that we are on track towards having tens of millions of doses by december of fda Gold Standard vaccine and hundreds of millions of doses as we go into the new year. You say by december. But analysts looking at modernas phase 3 trial have said its not likely well even have results until early next year. So how do you stand by that timeline . Weve got two of our six vaccines in phase 3 Clinical Trials. Thats the final stage of Clinical Trials to prove safety and efficacy and it will really depend on the speed at which the Clinical Trials enroll and people are vaccinated and then are exposed to the virus and so we believe, dr. Fauci believes, that it is very credible that we will have multiple vaccines that will be delivering results and we could have fda authorized or approved vaccines by december. All right, secretary azar, youre visiting taiwan in part to understand how that country has successfully controlled the pandemic. This is a country of 23 Million People. They have under 500 cases. In contrast, the u. S. Is leading the world in both cases and deaths. What have you learned so far and can we apply that here in this country . Well, taiwan has 23 Million People. It is an island, and taiwan has taken very effective measures but theyre very strong measures. So they, for instance, have quarantined all individuals coming into taiwan, mandatory quarantine periods under force of law with the Police Checking and inspecting individuals for compliance. They have also used social media and cell phone mandatory gps tracking to identify contacts of those individuals. Theyve now placed over 200,000 individuals into mandatory police enforced quarantine. Now, there are there obviously are contacts that fit cultural, social and legal norms that may or may not be applicable in the United States. The important thing is that taiwan has approached this in a transparent, open, collaborative way in the International System and needs to be highlighted for what they have done for Global Public health, while across the straits of taiwan, china, the peoples republic of china, has not been transparent, has not been collaborative and has been at the center of creating this global covid19 crisis. Secretary, in contrast here in the United States we have President Trump pushing for the reopening of schools. So weve begun to see outbreaks already and quarantines at schools that returned to class. How concerned are you that we will see more outbreaks when kids do return to those classrooms . Well, we know that if we practice basics of wearing face coverings, practicing social distance, good personal hygiene and avoiding overcrowded settings where we cant do those things, that we can bring the outbreaks down and reduce our infection rate. 87 of jurisdictions in the United States now have cases decreasing. Overall our cases are decreasing in the United States from these simple measures. Thats one thing that ive seen here in taiwan, is the effectiveness of face cover wearing and the compliance of individuals with social distancing. It does make a difference. These steps, if we engage in this good personal behavior which americans are doing now, those can allow us to be back to work, back to school, back to worship, back to health care if we all act responsibly. There are safe ways to reengage in our community. All right, secretary alex azar, thank you for your time. We appreciate it. Thank you. Robin . Yeah, thank you, amy. So key for us to act responsibly. Now to that shooting scare outside the white house leading the secret service to abruptly evacuate President Trump from a briefing. Mary bruce joins us now from washington with more details. What more do you know, mary . Good morning. Reporter robin, good morning. Law enforcement this morning is investigating this disturbing incident and now trying to determine a motive. President trump at the podium addressing reporters when he is abruptly interrupted by the secret service and escorted out of the room. Just about going to be topping records hopefully soon. Please, we have to step out. Excuse me . Were going to have to step outside. Came [ gunshot ] overnight the secret service saying the suspect, a 51yearold male, approached a secret Service Officer claiming he had a weapon, then running aggressively towards the officer and drawing an object from his clothing. He then crouched into a shooters stance as if he was about to fire a weapon. The secret Service Officer discharged his weapon, striking the individual in the torso. Reporter abc news capturing these images moments later. Paramedics providing aid. The unarmed suspect was taken to the hospital with a gunshot wound to the chest. Inside the white house, reporters on lockdown. The president holding in the oval office. Nine minutes after his sudden departure, trump returns. There was a shooting outside of the white house and seems to be well under control. Reporter the president unsure of the suspects motive. Are you rattled at all by this, mr. President . I dont know. Do i seem rattled . Its unfortunate that this is the world but the worlds always been a dangerous place. Reporter the white house complex was not breached during this incident and no one under secret Service Protection was in danger. Now, the suspect arrived at the hospital in Critical Condition and a secret Service Officer who was also taken to the hospital as a precaution is expected to be okay. Robin . Secret service acting so quickly. Amy excuse me, mary, is there any update on joe bidens pick as his running mate . Reporter joe biden could make his decision as soon as today, robin. Weve learned his vetting committee has completed its work. That means all thats left is for biden himself to make up his mind and announce his decision. We know it will be a woman and he is under growing pressure to pick a black woman. In a strongly worded letter more than 100 prominent black men including sean combs, Charlamagne Tha God and George Floyds attorney warned biden bluntly that, quote, failing to select a black woman in 2020 means you will lose the election. Biden has said four black women are being considered. Now were all waiting to see who he will pick. Robin. The wait continues. All right, mary, thank you. T. J. . Lets turn to weather now. That severe storm slamming the midwest with winds topping 100 miles an hour leaving a Million People without power. Ginger has been tracking the latest on this for us. Good morning. Reporter t. J. , good morning. A remarkable radar image that blasted across iowa, illinois, indiana, that is called a derecho, which ill explain in a moment. But more than 480 severe storm reports, every dot you see is the type that takes down trees and power lines. Thats a lot. Look at this video out of iowa. Gusts up to 112 miles an hour, at least 50 people were injud ia trees were down in some of those chicago suburbs and certainly a lot of problems with nearly 1 million customers still without power. That derecho, what is it . You hear that name. It is a long line of thunderstorms that covers more than 250 miles, easily did that with greater than 600 miles covered by severe storms. Amy . All right, ginger, thank you so much. Turning to that breaking news out of seattle. The citys police chief, carmen best, announced her resignation the same day the city Council Voted to defund the police department. The news coming after unruly protesters took over part of the city for a time demanding defunding of police. 3. 4 million will be cut from the budget and the department will be cut by 100 officers. Best was seattles First Black Police chief. Robin . All right. Thank you, amy. And let me ask you this, have you ever you have to see it to believe this. Thats why i paused. Take a look at this. Reverse waterfall. The water is actually blowing back up into the air due to Severe Weather and wind gusts topping 40 Miles Per Hour. This taking place at the Royal National park in australia. Dont go chasing waterfalls, yall. I had my head turned this way because i was trying to understand where the water was going, but it didnt help. Its been a weird year. That goes with Everything Else weve been seeing. 2020. It sure does. A lot of other headlines this is something i know you two are interested in. The big ten reportedly on the verge of canceling its season. Will other conferences now follow . Players, though, stepping up saying they want to take the field. The commissioner of the all powerful s. E. C. Is going to be joining us live. That is a powerful commissioner, indeed. Also, new details about Simon Cowells electric bike accident and the latest on his condition. First, back to ginger. And its been a week since we saw isaias and people still dont have power in new york and connecticut. Having a heat advisory is a little rough especially if you dont have a cool place to go. Were going to have that with feels like well into the mid or upper 90s today. Your local weathn seconds. First the tuesday trivia sponsored by walmart. Seconds. First the tuesday trivia sponsored by walmart. Right now on america thi